Capitals sign Andrew Cristall to entry level contract

The Washington Capitals made their first draft pick signing from the 2023 class as they signed second rounder Andrew Cristall to a three year entry level contract.

Cristall’s contract will carry an average annual value (AAV) of $810,000 at the NHL level and $82,500 in the AHL. He was selected at 40th overall.

Cristall was ranked fifth among North American left wings and 15th among all North American skaters by NHL Central Scouting.

The five foot 10, 175 pound forward spent last season with the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League (WHL), leading the team in goals with 39, assists with 56 and points with 95.

His 1.76 points per game ranked fourth in the WHL while his 95 points ranked tied…